Lead Science Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27809 - £30331 pa |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1499295 |
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About Us
Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential. If you’re looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST could be the perfect place for you.
We invite you to join our team at St Katherine’s School. St Katherine’s is an oversubscribed and successful school with a strong sense of community. The school was rated good by Ofsted in December 2021. We are a community school without a faith designation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and religions. We respect and value diversity and inclusivity in our community.
Our mission:
We are St Katherine’s — a nurturing and inclusive community, united in the pursuit of excellence
We are located in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Bristol. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where all students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.
We are committed to continuous professional learning. Coaching is embedded within our school to support and develop leadership potential and career progression for all staff. In addition, we actively promote opportunities for Trust wide working and collaboration across the trust is integral to our development.
The OpportunityLead Science Technician37 hours per week, term time + INSET days, and 10 days during school holidays to meet the needs of the school.
Permanent, required from
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Lead Science Technician to join our Science Faculty. Science is a popular subject at both key stage four and five; with over 50% of students selecting triple science at GCSE. We have four refurbished labs which provide an excellent environment for practical work.
As Lead Technician you will be responsible for the line management of the Science Technician and the organisation, preparation and development of resources to support the teaching of a range of science subjects. You will aid teachers and students during practical tasks, maintain stock and arrange maintenance of equipment and general administrative tasks relevant to the department. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, orderly and high-performing Science Department.
The successful candidate will be in charge of preparation, maintenance and storage of all apparatus, equipment and materials used in our laboratories. You will also be responsible for managing department orders and ensuring a safe working environment in accordance with CLEAPSS guidelines.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
● experience in a science related field, strong practical skills and knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations
● excellent communication skills, highly flexible and calmly efficient, have an eye for detail and have the ability to build strong and positive relationships with students and staff.
● a positive and productive outlook with a high level of initiative and competency and the ability to cope with competing demands
● excellent IT skills, be well organised, have a professional approach to work and be able to prioritise workloads to meet critical deadlines.
More information about the Trust, School and Role
● To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
● To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and St Katherine’s School please visit our websites
We can offer you
● Continuing Professional and Leadership development
● Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
● Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
● Free onsite parking
● Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
● All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply …
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
● Please complete our application form by Midnight on 24 August 2025
● Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 4 September 2025 at St Katherine’s School.
● All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential. If you’re looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST could be the perfect place for you.
We invite you to join our team at St Katherine’s School. St Katherine’s is an oversubscribed and successful school with a strong sense of community. The school was rated good by Ofsted in December 2021. We are a community school without a faith designation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and religions. We respect and value diversity and inclusivity in our community.
Our mission:
We are St Katherine’s — a nurturing and inclusive community, united in the pursuit of excellence
We are located in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Bristol. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where all students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.
We are committed to continuous professional learning. Coaching is embedded within our school to support and develop leadership potential and career progression for all staff. In addition, we actively promote opportunities for Trust wide working and collaboration across the trust is integral to our development.
The OpportunityLead Science Technician37 hours per week, term time + INSET days, and 10 days during school holidays to meet the needs of the school.
Permanent, required from
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Lead Science Technician to join our Science Faculty. Science is a popular subject at both key stage four and five; with over 50% of students selecting triple science at GCSE. We have four refurbished labs which provide an excellent environment for practical work.
As Lead Technician you will be responsible for the line management of the Science Technician and the organisation, preparation and development of resources to support the teaching of a range of science subjects. You will aid teachers and students during practical tasks, maintain stock and arrange maintenance of equipment and general administrative tasks relevant to the department. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, orderly and high-performing Science Department.
The successful candidate will be in charge of preparation, maintenance and storage of all apparatus, equipment and materials used in our laboratories. You will also be responsible for managing department orders and ensuring a safe working environment in accordance with CLEAPSS guidelines.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
● experience in a science related field, strong practical skills and knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations
● excellent communication skills, highly flexible and calmly efficient, have an eye for detail and have the ability to build strong and positive relationships with students and staff.
● a positive and productive outlook with a high level of initiative and competency and the ability to cope with competing demands
● excellent IT skills, be well organised, have a professional approach to work and be able to prioritise workloads to meet critical deadlines.
More information about the Trust, School and Role
● To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
● To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and St Katherine’s School please visit our websites
We can offer you
● Continuing Professional and Leadership development
● Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
● Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
● Free onsite parking
● Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
● All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply …
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
● Please complete our application form by Midnight on 24 August 2025
● Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 4 September 2025 at St Katherine’s School.
● All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.